I bought an old Schwinn varsity with high bars and a banana seat at the Ann Arbor meet earlier this year. I added some lights for fun on night rides. My sweetie has an old Trek she put some Christmas tree lights on.
We both pedaled to two different fireworks shows to avoid the after-show traffic jam. We got LOTS of compliments on out bikes as we rode around. Good attention from cycling is a great thing.
Only one grump stuck in traffic was heard to say "damn bikes!"
-SP